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THIGH AREA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thigh trap
1, record 1, English, thigh%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thigh control 2, record 1, English, thigh%20control
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Control of the ball by taking it in the fleshy area of the thigh, avoiding the knee. 3, record 1, English, - thigh%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The actual technique for trapping the falling ball on your thigh [is to] lift your leading leg up to make contact just before or when your thigh is parallel to the ground withdrawing your thigh on impact to take the pace off the ball. 4, record 1, English, - thigh%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amorti de la cuisse
1, record 1, French, amorti%20de%20la%20cuisse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amorti exécuté avec la cuisse. 2, record 1, French, - amorti%20de%20la%20cuisse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] il suffit de lever le genou pour offrir au ballon cette surface de contact plate, molle et large, et de l'accompagner dans sa chute en baissant le genou. 3, record 1, French, - amorti%20de%20la%20cuisse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguamiento con el muslo
1, record 1, Spanish, amortiguamiento%20con%20el%20muslo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knee wrap
1, record 2, English, knee%20wrap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wrap of knee 2, record 2, English, wrap%20of%20knee
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The knee wrap was designed to flex with normal knee movement. It can also be used in the thigh and calf area of the leg. Available in beige or denim color. 3, record 2, English, - knee%20wrap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
All natural therapy wraps. Hot or cold. Scented (natural aromatic fragrances) or unscented (hypoallergenic) ... knee wraps (packs). Uniquely designed to treat ... knee problems. Secure the pack to the body with the enclosed 24-inch extension belt that attaches with velcro. Good for recovery from knee ... . 4, record 2, English, - knee%20wrap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bandage pour genou
1, record 2, French, bandage%20pour%20genou
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Ice Hockey
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- goalie pants 1, record 3, English, goalie%20pants
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Goalie pants provide padding inside their inner thigh area and additional padding elsewhere. 2, record 3, English, - goalie%20pants
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Hockey sur glace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- culotte de gardien de but
1, record 3, French, culotte%20de%20gardien%20de%20but
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La culotte est d'une importance capitale pour la protection du gardien de but, surtout au niveau du coccyx (lors des chutes arrière), des hanches (lors des glissages), des cuisses (lors de lancers sur le devant ou à l'intérieur de la cuisse). 2, record 3, French, - culotte%20de%20gardien%20de%20but
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inguinal
1, record 4, English, inguinal
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of or pertaining to the groin, the depressed area or fold where the abdomen joins the thigh. 1, record 4, English, - inguinal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inguinal
1, record 4, French, inguinal
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui appartient à l'aine : Ganglions inguinaux. 1, record 4, French, - inguinal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Région inguinale. 1, record 4, French, - inguinal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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